Where is Algieba right now?
Algieba is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Algieba position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Algieba Tonight
The best observable position of Algieba is near 04:08: 30° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
Algieba will become visible again around October 4 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Algieba is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Algieba Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Algieba moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Algieba
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Direction | north-east (18°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 19m |
| Declination | +19° 50′ |
| Magnitude | 2.01 |
Algieba Passage Through Night
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Current position of Algieba
| Time | 21:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 18° |
Here you can see the current position of Algieba on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Algieba Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 44° | 262° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 32° | 272° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 20° | 280° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 8° | 289° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -3° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -13° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -21° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -28° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -32° | 349° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -33° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -30° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -24° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -16° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -6° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 5° | 68° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 16° | 77° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 82° | east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 28° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 30° | 87° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 91° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 40° | 94° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 41° | 96° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 51° | 106° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 62° | 122° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 71° | 152° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 72° | 197° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 65° | 231° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 54° | 250° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 43° | 263° | west | Daylight |